Prepare a persuasive or informational speech. Essays are written for reading and speeches are developed for listening – these are very different. While reading an essay a reader can track the progression and if the reader misses a word or phrase, can simply go back, and read again. Not so with the listener. Once the sound of the word dissipates it is gone, no re-winding, no stopping, it is information lost. For these reasons, the structure of a speech must be more evident using coherent outlines. The speech outline should be nearly explicit.

Objectives:
● Engage in the first six steps of preparing a speech, including selecting a topic, analyzing your audience, researching your topic, collecting supporting materials, developing main points, and organizing your speech materials.
● Practice speech preparation steps seven through nine which are wording a speech, constructing a conclusion and introduction, and rehearsing your speech.

Instructions:
For this assignment, students will prepare and submit a speech outline on one of the following
topics:
1. Effective communication vs. miscommunication in social media and tips for positive
interpersonal interactions
2. Nonverbal communication in patient/provider care: Does it impact quality of care?
3. Share advice on any class topic with future classmates who will be taking our 1310
course.
Be sure to use the attached template for submitting your paper which should include the
following parts:
● students should incorporate the first six steps of preparing a speech, including
○ selecting a topic,
○ analyzing your audience,
○ research your topic, collect supporting materials, developing main points, and
organizing your speech materials into a 2 – page outline of a speech
○ (note: you do not actually have to give the speech, you will submit the speech
outline as your assignment).
Use the following template for your outline:
1.Introduction
● Explain the topic you chose and why
● Analyze your audience. Who is the target audience for this speech (think about age,
gender, race, ethnicity, etc.)
2. Body of Speech

● Main ideas (you can incorporate a few of these)
○ Supporting details (you should have multiple lines here)
○ Supporting material with citations (you should have a few lines here)
3.Conclusions
4.References
Assignment Submission:
● The use of class resources is strongly recommended. DeVito, J. A. (2019). Essentials
of Human Communication (10th ed.). Pearson.